Nicholas County, West Virginia: Northern Rural Secular
West Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+60.2
2024 Margin
R+3.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
🌾 N. Rural
Classification
25K
Population
Nicholas County, West Virginia voted R+60.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 7,960 votes (79.31%). This represented a R+3.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
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Northern Rural SecularView all
Rural counties in the Upper Midwest (MN/IA/WI/IN/MO/IL/MI) that voted for Obama in 2008 but have swung dramatically toward Republicans. These historically Democratic, secular farming communities have realigned.
Volatility
13.0
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-3.0/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+60.2
2020→2024 SwingR+3.3%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population24,604
Median Age
45.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
27.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$48,826(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
96.5%(US: 57.5%)
Homeownership
82.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
17.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.1%(1,919) | 79.3%(7,960) | R+60.2 | -3.3 |
| 2020 | 20.9%(2,226) | 77.9%(8,279) | R+56.9 | -0.4 |
| 2016 | 19.2%(1,840) | 75.7%(7,251) | R+56.5 | -19.7 |
| 2012 | 30.3%(2,664) | 67.1%(5,898) | R+36.8 | -32.0 |
| 2008 | 46.5%(4,357) | 51.3%(4,804) | R+4.8 | +2.0 |
| 2004 | 46.3%(4,788) | 53.0%(5,485) | R+6.7 | -3.2 |
| 2000 | 47.3%(4,059) | 50.8%(4,359) | R+3.5 | -28.3 |
| 1996 | 55.9%(4,769) | 31.0%(2,649) | D+24.8 | +3.0 |
| 1992 | 52.9%(5,042) | 31.1%(2,959) | D+21.9 | +5.7 |
| 1988 | 57.9%(5,173) | 41.8%(3,731) | D+16.1 | +16.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.3%(2,006) | 76.4%(7,538) | R+56.1 | -0.7 |
| 2020 | 21.3%(2,214) | 76.7%(7,976) | R+55.4 | -50.8 |
| 2018 | 45.8%(3,588) | 50.3%(3,948) | R+4.6 | +26.6 |
| 2014 | 32.0%(2,173) | 63.2%(4,295) | R+31.2 | -58.4 |
| 2012 | 61.5%(5,440) | 34.3%(3,036) | D+27.2 | +7.6 |
| 2010 | 58.5%(4,270) | 38.9%(2,839) | D+19.6 | -23.1 |
| 2008 | 71.3%(6,697) | 28.6%(2,688) | D+42.7 | +2.5 |
| 2006 | 69.3%(4,612) | 29.2%(1,940) | D+40.2 | +6.8 |
| 2002 | 66.7%(4,046) | 33.3%(2,021) | D+33.4 | -30.6 |
| 2000 | 81.0%(6,835) | 17.1%(1,438) | D+64.0 | +0.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.2%(2,552) | 68.7%(6,699) | R+42.5 | +7.4 |
| 2020 | 23.6%(2,414) | 73.6%(7,518) | R+50.0 | -75.1 |
| 2016 | 60.0%(5,780) | 34.9%(3,358) | D+25.1 | +22.9 |
| 2012 | 49.5%(4,367) | 47.3%(4,173) | D+2.2 | -3.5 |
| 2011 | 50.6%(2,137) | 44.9%(1,896) | D+5.7 | -47.9 |
| 2008 | 75.1%(7,080) | 21.5%(2,027) | D+53.6 | +12.4 |
| 2004 | 69.4%(7,153) | 28.2%(2,909) | D+41.2 | +20.6 |
| 2000 | 59.5%(5,144) | 38.9%(3,366) | D+20.6 | +16.4 |
| 1996 | 50.5%(4,252) | 46.4%(3,901) | D+4.2 | -12.7 |
| 1992 | 52.6%(4,812) | 35.8%(3,271) | D+16.9 | -16.8 |